No Starving Artists
The No Starving Artist podcast is dedicated to dancers & artists looking to take their dancing to the next level. We interview people from all walks of dance that have had professional experience doing what they love. We hope to inspire the next generation of artists to pursue what THEY want.
Episodes
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Lorenzo Hines - In this episode Jason Pickett sits down with Houston-based dance educator Lorenzo Hines to discuss building real community in dance and why collaboration matters more than competition. They dive into Lorenzo’s journey from cruise ships to directing a studio, the vision behind his project Six, Seven, Eight, and the challenges facing today’s dance culture. If y...
In this special bonus episode of the No Starving Artists Podcast, host Jason Pickett sits down with dance educator and performance coach Shane Wuerthner to explore the current state of ballet and the evolving culture surrounding it.
The conversation was sparked by recent comments from Timothée Chalamet, which ignited widespread debate across the dance community. Together, Jason and Shane unpack the bigger questions behind the contr...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Quinton Peron - Choreographer, dancer & creative in the college an studio dance spaces. We chat about choreographing pom routines, his process and more!
Their links: https://www.instagram.com/itsaquintonthing/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a differ...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kara Tatelbaum - Author, educator and mentor. We talk about her journey in dance, writing her book and where she is headed now.
Their links: https://www.instagram.com/karatatelbaum/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one ...
Welcome back to another No Starving Artists Special
This is a guided conversation between Jason Pickett and Suzanne Citere exploring how teachers can ethically and effectively leave a studio and start something new. Opening a dance studio is an incredible business venture, but taking that leap can feel intimidating and uncertain.
In this conversation, we discuss how to navigate the transition, the conversations that matter most, an...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jimmy Morgan - Figure Skating Movement Coach & Choreographer We talk about the similarities between figure skating and dance, competition issues and more!
Their links: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagjimmy/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a differe...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Tressa Wilson - educator, choreographer and mentor. We talk about her approach in the classroom and how she mentors dancers from a nutrition and health standpoint.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/tressawilsondance/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with ...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kiara Leigh - Dance educator and choreographer We chat about how she approaches her classroom, creating safe and productive spaces and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/misskiaraleigh/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Hide Horikoshi - Owner of RMS Dansville & Komotion Dance ProgramWe chat about cross training in dance, non recreational studio ownership & putting the kids first - always.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/rmsdanville/ https://www.instagram.com/komotionnation/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next le...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Matt Tennie - Owner of Apex Training in Long Island, NY.
We chat about cross training and how he approaches training dancers.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/apextraining/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one t...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Michelle Leagans - Choreographer, Owner of Power Intensives & Author.
We talk pro style dance, inspiring the next generation and more.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/michelleleagans/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Donovan Gibbs - Choreographer, dancer & program director
We chat about his methodology, transitioning away from LA and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/iamdonovangibbs/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with o...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angel Strittmater - Professional dancer, content creator and educator
We talk about social media, making the transition to Los Angeles and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/angelstritt/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background bu...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Neo Lynch - Choreographer, educator and speaker.
We talk about emotional adultification of dancers, the competition world and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/neolynch/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one t...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring McKenna Murdock - Dance teacher, Adjudicator and content creator
We chat about teaching, navigating college and afterwards & more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/its.kenna.murdock/?hl=en
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background ...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Ginger for a part 2! - Dance teacher, content creator and dancer.
We chat about teaching, classroom dynamics and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/gsnapsdance/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thing in co...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Sarah Marie Picard - American dancer, choreographer, actress, and painter.
We chat about performance, what her acting for dancer training looks like and more!
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/jamie_hodgins/ https://www.competitivedancer.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll hav...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Sarah Marie Picard - American dancer, choreographer, actress, and painter.
We chat about performance, what her acting for dancer training looks like and more!
Their links:
https://www.sarahmariepicard.com/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a diffe...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Darren Smith - Independent Film Producer & creator of Craftsman Films.
We talk about Darens experience with film production, how creatives can monetize their work and more!
Their links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmith/
https://www.craftsmanfilms.co/
https://www.instagram.com/darentsmith/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take...
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Neo Lynch - Choreographer, educator and speaker.
We talk about Neo's experience inside of dance education and higher education.
Their links:
https://www.instagram.com/neolynch/
This podcast is directed at artists, specifically dancers, looking to take their dancing to the next level. Each episode I'll have a different artist with a different background but all with one thi...
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